Before the powers that be start a crack-down on able-bodied persons using the spaces allocated to disabled badge-holders, perhaps they would like to take a long, hard look at the ease with which these badges are obtained.

I know of several people who have badges who could certainly out-walk me on a day's shopping excursion. I bet most other able-bodied people feel the same.

I have even seen one driver get out of his car with its

disabled badge, unfold a white stick and go tapping

off down the pavement.

Wendy Taylor

-Manor Road, Lancing